Marina Saad
East Brunswick
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with experience in the occupational therapy field, focused on helping individuals engage in meaningful and purposeful activities to improve their quality of life. Brings strong skills in customer service, clear communication, and collaborative teamwork, along with demonstrated leadership and adaptability in diverse settings. Committed to client-centered care, problem-solving, and supporting individuals across various needs and environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
St. Joseph school for the blind
Jersey City
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Guided students with daily tasks to promote independence and confidence in their abilities.
- Provided administrative support, such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, and taking notes during meetings.
- Engaged students in recreational activities to promote social interaction and teamwork skills.
- Provided feedback on student progress during team meetings to inform instructional strategies.
Physical/Occupational therapy aid, Front desk, Billing
Rapha Wellness Center
Bayonne
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked with assisting patients in therapy exercises to ensure a safe recovery.
- Worked with transporting wheelchair bound patients.
- Flexible working as a front desk receptionist taking insurances, IDs, and scheduling patients.
- Organized with Microsoft word, excel, sheets as I assisted in the billing section.
- Perfectly able to translate Arabic to our many Arabic speaking patients who have a hard time explaining their needs.
Physical Therapy Aid
Sportscare
Bayonne
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Worked with assisting patients in therapy exercises to ensure a safe recovery.
- Translating to more than 50% of Arabic speaking patients.
- Able to provide well communication skills during the therapy sessions.
Student Intern
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
Teaneck
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained an internship in a pediatric facility as I kept a clean environment for each child.
- Organized taking calls and schedule sessions with the parents of each patient.
- Sat on one-to-one sessions as I witnessed occupational therapy.
Patient Monitor
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Somerset
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked as a one-to-one patient monitor with suicidal and at-risk patients.
- Got to experience many communication skills and interactions with multiple different aged patients.
- Made sure the patients were in a safe environment throughout the shift.
Check in Agent
Intercruises Cape Liberty Cruise Port
Bayonne
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Translated and provided customer service during everyday shifts.
- Worked with checking in over 2,000 passengers on a ship.
- Managed collecting passports, ID’s, Birth Certificates and Credit Cards through patient confidentiality during the check in process.
- Assisted in transporting wheelchair bound patients on/off the ship.
Volunteer
Hoboken Rescue Squad
Hoboken
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked as an EMT during hands-on experience in Hoboken assisting with the careful transfer of patients to/from hospitals and facilities.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Pace University
New York (City), NY12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
RutgerS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Newark, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Reliable and punctual
- Communication strategies
- Leadership qualities
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Achievements
- Graduate with Cum Laude
- BLS CPR Certified
Volunteer Activities
church organizations
Languages
- Arabic, native
Timeline
Student Intern
St. Joseph school for the blind
09.2024 - 03.2025
Physical/Occupational therapy aid, Front desk, Billing
Rapha Wellness Center
11.2020 - 01.2022
Student Intern
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
11.2020 - 03.2021
Physical Therapy Aid
Sportscare
10.2020 - 11.2021
Patient Monitor
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
Volunteer
Hoboken Rescue Squad
08.2017 - 01.2018
Check in Agent
Intercruises Cape Liberty Cruise Port
08.2016 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
RutgerS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY